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Li M, Gong H, Sun W, Ma P, Chen Y, Gao Y. The health context paradox in the relationship between victimization, classroom bullying attitudes, and adolescent depression: An analysis based on the hlm model. J Affect Disord 2024; 354:694-701. [PMID: 38492648 DOI: 10.1016/j.jad.2024.03.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2023] [Revised: 02/19/2024] [Accepted: 03/04/2024] [Indexed: 03/18/2024]
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From the perspective of the health context paradox, this study examined the relationship between adolescent victimization and depression based on the diathesis-stress model and attribution theory using a nested model. A survey was conducted on 3743 Chinese adolescents using the Bullying & Victimization Scale, Rumination Scale, Beck Depression Inventory, and Bullying Attitude Scale. The results disclosed that victimization had a positive impact on depression, rumination played a mediating role between victimization and depression, and classroom anti-bullying attitudes heightened the correlation between victimization and developing depression as well as between victimization and engaging in rumination thinking. This study provides a new cross-level perspective to reduce the occurrence of depression among bullied adolescents and further validates the health context paradox, expanding its applicability range. It also provides new experimental research references for reducing depression among bullied adolescents from a more comprehensive, cross-level perspective in the future.
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- Mengge Li
- School of Psychology, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.
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- School of Psychology Henan University Jinming Campus, Henan University, Kaifeng, Henan, China.
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- Zhengzhou Children's Hospital, Zhengzhou, Henan, China
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- School of Psychology, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- School of Psychology, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- School of Psychology, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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Song K, Zhou FJ, Niu GF, Fan CY, Zhou ZK. The Association between Cyberbullying Victimization and Depression among Children: A Moderated Mediation Model. Behav Sci (Basel) 2024; 14:414. [PMID: 38785904 PMCID: PMC11118989 DOI: 10.3390/bs14050414] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2024] [Revised: 05/07/2024] [Accepted: 05/13/2024] [Indexed: 05/25/2024] Open
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Cyberbullying victimization is becoming more prevalent and adversely affects mental health. This research explores the relationship between the two variables and the underlying mechanism, especially for children, as the impact of mental health in childhood might last a lifetime. Primary school students (N = 344; Mage = 9.90; 43.90% girls) completed self-report questionnaires regarding cyberbullying victimization, self-perceived social competence, optimism, and depression at school. Gender and grade were controlled as covariates. Depression was positively predicted by cyberbullying victimization, while self-perceived social competence played a partially mediating role. In addition, optimism directly and indirectly moderated the effects of cyberbullying victimization on depression. Specifically, the effects were stronger for children with low levels of optimism. Therefore, efforts to enhance children's self-perceived social competence and optimism may reduce their depression resulting from cyberbullying victimization.
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- Kuai Song
- Key Laboratory of Adolescent Cyberpsychology and Behavior (CCNU), Ministry of Education, Wuhan 430079, China; (K.S.); (F.-J.Z.); (G.-F.N.); (C.-Y.F.)
- School of Psychology, Central China Normal University, Wuhan 430079, China
- Department of Preschool Education, Hubei Preschool Teachers College, Ezhou 436032, China
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- Key Laboratory of Adolescent Cyberpsychology and Behavior (CCNU), Ministry of Education, Wuhan 430079, China; (K.S.); (F.-J.Z.); (G.-F.N.); (C.-Y.F.)
- School of Psychology, Central China Normal University, Wuhan 430079, China
- Administrative Office, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430072, China
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- Key Laboratory of Adolescent Cyberpsychology and Behavior (CCNU), Ministry of Education, Wuhan 430079, China; (K.S.); (F.-J.Z.); (G.-F.N.); (C.-Y.F.)
- School of Psychology, Central China Normal University, Wuhan 430079, China
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- Key Laboratory of Adolescent Cyberpsychology and Behavior (CCNU), Ministry of Education, Wuhan 430079, China; (K.S.); (F.-J.Z.); (G.-F.N.); (C.-Y.F.)
- School of Psychology, Central China Normal University, Wuhan 430079, China
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- Key Laboratory of Adolescent Cyberpsychology and Behavior (CCNU), Ministry of Education, Wuhan 430079, China; (K.S.); (F.-J.Z.); (G.-F.N.); (C.-Y.F.)
- School of Psychology, Central China Normal University, Wuhan 430079, China
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Lee J, Kim J, Lee H, Park J, Mallonee J, Lee JM. Differential Associations Among Cyberbullying Victimization, Parental Monitoring, and Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors in Male and Female College Students. JOURNAL OF EVIDENCE-BASED SOCIAL WORK (2019) 2023; 20:851-867. [PMID: 37382365 DOI: 10.1080/26408066.2023.2230204] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/30/2023]
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PURPOSE This study aimed to examine the role of parental monitoring and help seeking in the relationship between cyberbullying victimization and suicidal thoughts and behaviors in male and female college students. METHOD Data were collected for 336 college students (71.72% female and 28.28% male) aged 18 to 24 or older years from two universities in the Midwest and the South Central regions. RESULTS Logistic regression indicated the interaction term of cyberbullying victimization and parental monitoring was negatively related to suicidal thoughts and behaviors in a male group (B = -.155, p < .05, Exp(B) = .86). DISCUSSION Male students whose parents monitored about being safe on the computer had dramatically fewer suicidal thoughts/behaviors. In both male and female groups, seeking professional help was not a significant moderator that weakened the relationship. CONCLUSION There is a need for additional research on the importance of prevention and intervention efforts to foster open dialogue between students and their parents.
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- Jaegoo Lee
- School of Social Work, Jackson State University, Jackson, U.S.A
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- Department of Social Welfare, Hyupsung University, Hwaseong, South Korea
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- College of Education, California State University, Sacarmento, U.S.A
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- College of Education, Auburn University, Auburn, U.S.A
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- Department of Social Work, The University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, U.S.A
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- School of Social Work, Wichita State University, Wichita, U.S.A
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Kim J, Lee Y, Jennings WG. A Path from Traditional Bullying to Cyberbullying in South Korea: Examining the Roles of Self-Control and Deviant Peer Association in the Different Forms of Bullying. JOURNAL OF INTERPERSONAL VIOLENCE 2022; 37:5937-5957. [PMID: 35259313 DOI: 10.1177/08862605211067022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/26/2023]
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Despite a recent growth in studies on cyberbullying, extant knowledge on the underlying mechanisms of cyberbullying remain limited. The objective of the present study is to explore the dynamics of cyberbullying via traditional bullying, self-control, and delinquent peer association. Specifically, the following hypotheses guide the present study: (1) traditional bullying, low self-control, and delinquent peer association are predictive of cyberbullying, respectively, (2) the interaction between traditional bullying and low self-control has a significant impact on cyberbullying, and (3) the interaction between traditional bullying and delinquent peer association has a significant impact on cyberbullying. The present study relies on five waves of the Korean Youth Panel Survey (KYPS), a representative sample of South Korean adolescents. Data collection occurred annually and respondents were 14 years old at the first wave in 2003. KYPS is an almost gender-equal and racially/ethnically homogenous sample. Results of cross-lagged dynamic panel models show (1) significant effects of traditional bullying on cyberbullying with and without low self-control and delinquent peer affiliation, (2) the respective roles of self-control and delinquent peer association in the prediction of cyberbullying, and (3) an interaction effect between low self-control and traditional bullying on cyberbullying. These findings demonstrate the theoretical validity of self-control theory and social learning theory in online delinquent behavior as well as confirm their cross-cultural generalizability in a non-Western sample. The findings also highlight the importance of investing in early life-course prevention/intervention programs and policies to prevent and/or reduce the occurrence of bullying, regardless of whether it is being perpetrated face-to-face or online, and these programs and policies should also target components to improve self-control and reduce delinquent peer associations.
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- Jihoon Kim
- Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice, 8063The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL, USA
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- School of Economic, Political and Policy Sciences, 12335The University of Texas at Dallas, Richardson, TX, USA
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- Department of Criminal Justice & Legal Studies, 8083The University of Mississippi University, University Park, MS, USA
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Lee J, Chun J, Kim J, Lee J, Lee S. A Social-Ecological Approach to Understanding the Relationship between Cyberbullying Victimization and Suicidal Ideation in South Korean Adolescents: The Moderating Effect of School Connectedness. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:ijerph182010623. [PMID: 34682368 PMCID: PMC8535638 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph182010623] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/17/2021] [Revised: 10/06/2021] [Accepted: 10/07/2021] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Background: Cyberbullying victimization and suicidal ideation are both ongoing deleterious social problems in South Korea. Using the social-ecological approach, this study examined the association between cyberbullying victimization and suicidal ideation as well as the buffering role of school connectedness in this relationship. Methods: A nationally representative sample of 7333 adolescents from the 2016 Korean Children and Youth Right Study participated in the study. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, Wald chi-square test, bivariate correlations, and multivariate logistic regression analyses. Results: Nearly 17.7% of adolescents were cyberbullied, and 28.4% had suicidal ideation in the past 12 months. Cyberbullying victims were at an increased risk of suicidal ideation. The results also found that parental abuse, family dysfunction, and perceived peer relationship stress were positively associated with suicidal ideation, while parental support for autonomy was negatively associated with suicidal ideation. Further, school connectedness moderated on the relationship between cyberbullying victimization and adolescent suicidal ideation. Conclusions: These findings suggest that various stakeholders should consider interventions and preventive programs that address school connectedness when working with adolescents who are victims of cyberbullying and exhibit suicidal behavior.
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- Jungup Lee
- Department of Social Work, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117570, Singapore
- Correspondence:
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- Department of Social Welfare, Ewha Womans University, Seoul 03760, Korea; (J.C.); (J.K.); (J.L.); (S.L.)
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- Department of Social Welfare, Ewha Womans University, Seoul 03760, Korea; (J.C.); (J.K.); (J.L.); (S.L.)
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- Department of Social Welfare, Ewha Womans University, Seoul 03760, Korea; (J.C.); (J.K.); (J.L.); (S.L.)
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- Department of Social Welfare, Ewha Womans University, Seoul 03760, Korea; (J.C.); (J.K.); (J.L.); (S.L.)
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Identifying Protective Factors for Bullying and Guiding School Mental Health Practitioners Around the World: A Tribute to Dr. Dan Olweus. SCHOOL MENTAL HEALTH 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s12310-021-09474-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Nickerson AB, Ostrov JM. Protective Factors and Working with Students Involved in Bullying: Commentary on the Special Issue and Dedication to Dan Olweus. SCHOOL MENTAL HEALTH 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s12310-021-09471-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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